Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Spokane, WA (2026)
Spokane, Washington has a population of about 229,228. The city’s median household income is $65,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $92,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Spokane
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Spokane city center.
No Spokane-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Spokane
Spokane is part of the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area (BLS area code 44060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $71,380 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $71,167 |
| Management Analyst | $92,090 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $91,815 |
| Technical Writer | $74,170 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $73,948 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $48,180 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $48,036 |
| Editor | $74,430 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $74,207 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $65,010 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $64,816 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $70,340 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $70,130 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Spokane at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 229,228 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,745 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Spokane-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Spokane Valley, WA – 9.2 mi away (96,340 pop)
- Post Falls, ID – 23.2 mi away (31,865 pop)
- Coeur d’Alene, ID – 29.9 mi away (112,088 pop)
- Pullman, WA – 65.8 mi away (33,204 pop)
- Moscow, ID – 67.8 mi away (25,758 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Spokane?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Spokane are: Management Analyst ($92,090), Editor ($74,430), Technical Writer ($74,170). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Spokane Valley instead of Spokane?
Spokane Valley, WA is 9.2 miles from Spokane and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Spokane an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Spokane’s median household income of $65,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spokane while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
Related Resources
- Online Liberal Arts Programs in Washington
- Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
- Liberal Arts Programs by State
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